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About 18,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed since an uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad began 18 months ago. UN Photo/David Manyua

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PWRDF helps fund Syrian relief project

Anglican Journal Staff September 4, 2012

Communication Sunday aims to recognize the vital role played by communication in "promoting greater understanding, peace and the promise of reconciliation." Photo: Dmitriy Shironosov

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Churches mark Communication Sunday

Ecumenical News International September 4, 2012

Emmanuel College's new program will respond to what educators perceive as a gap between academic experience and hands-on ministerial work. Photo: Contributed

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New $500K program to revitalize theological education

Marites N. Sison August 31, 2012

"The significance of the statement lies in its concept of 'mission from the margins', which emphasizes the universality of working for all God's people," according to a WCC Executive Committee member from Kenya. Photo: Dan Peretz

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WCC statement invokes new understanding of mission

Ecumenical News International August 31, 2012

The indigenous women of Paraguay have identified access to water, health education, land and violence against women as key concerns. Photo: Herr Stahlhoefer

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Indigenous women in Paraguay defend their rights

Ecumenical News International August 30, 2012

Tropical storm Isaac battered Haiti and also affected parts of the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and the United States. Photo: Tepena

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PWRDF pledges post-Isaac help for Haiti

Anglican Journal Staff August 30, 2012

The word "submit" has never been used in any version of the marriage vow since the Anglican Book of Common Prayer came into existence in 1662. Photo: MNStudio

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Australian Anglicans accused of sexism over new marriage vows

David Crampton, ENI News August 30, 2012

The WCC has supported peace and justice efforts of churches in Syria, Sudan, Pakistan, the Papua islands in Indonesia, and in Nigeria, said its general secretary, The Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit. Photo: WCC/Mark Beach

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WCC committee hears of churches’ justice and peace work

Ecumenical News International August 29, 2012

ACT Alliance noted that the deteriorating situation in Syria was generating massive internal displacement and flows of refugees into neighbouring countries. Photo: homeros

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Lutheran federation to assist Syrian refugees

Ecumenical News International August 29, 2012

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Kenyan faith leaders urge calm after Mombasa riots

Fredrick Nzwili, ENI News August 29, 2012

Looking at Jesus' message with fresh eyes is an amazing experience. Photo: Murray MacAdam

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Shalom Justice Camp: A recipe for joyful faith

Murray MacAdam August 27, 2012

Responding to the Roman Catholic campaign against legalizing same-sex marriage in Scotland, Tom French of The Equality Network said: “It is increasingly clear that the Church has an anti-gay agenda that it wants to impose on the rest of society.” Photo: Chad Bontrager

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Scotland’s Catholic bishops protest against gay marriage

Trevor Grundy, ENI August 27, 2012

Landmarks like the Old Stone Church will appear in Google’s Street View map of the High Arctic village of Cambridge Bay. Photo: Kitikmeot Heritage Society

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Google goes north

Diana Swift August 24, 2012

Phil Fontaine (left) and elder Tobasonakwut Kinew (right) welcome Archbishop James Weigerber into the First Nations family. Photo: James Buchok, The New Wine Press

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Winnipeg Catholic archbishop adopted by Anishinaabe elders

Anglican Journal Staff August 23, 2012

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Veganism and the stewardship of the earth

Diana Swift August 23, 2012

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Highland Christians oppose atheist’s book festival talk

Trevor Grundy, ENI August 23, 2012

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Margaret O’Gara: 1947-2012

Diana Swift August 22, 2012

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Has Steve Jobs reincarnated as a divine being?

Diana Swift August 22, 2012

A University of Washington study suggests that worship services at megachurches (2,000 or more people at a service) can trigger feelings of a spiritual "high," Religion News Service reports. Photo: Donald Linscott

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Do U.S. megachurches create a spiritual “high”?

Chris Lisee, ENI August 21, 2012

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Russian, Polish churches sign reconciliation agreement

Sophia Kishkovsky, ENI August 21, 2012

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